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  • February 12, 1908:  The Day the Great Race Began

    February 12, 1908: The Day the Great Race Began

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    The Race was sponsored by the NEW YORK TIMES and LA MATIN, a sister newspaper in Paris. The torturous New York to Paris route crossed three continents and amounted to over 22,000 miles in 169 days. The Thomas Flyer Team of Buffalo, New York won with a comfortable margin of 26 days. The feat has…

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Nathaniel Dancer
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Postcard History is pleased to introduce Nate Dancer. In the coming weeks he will present our readers with a new series – Arches. This architectural tour on postcards includes illustrations and commentary on six of Western Civilization’s most beloved tributes.

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